Receiving Bangladesh ambassador: DPM MOFA UM received Bangladesh ambassador

U Than Swe, Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs received Dr. Md. Monwar Hossain, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, at 10:45 AM on 7 April at the Ministry of Foreign Affair in Nay Pyi Taw.

During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of Myanmar expressed his appreciation to Bangladesh for providing humanitarian assistance and sending medical teams to Myanmar in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.

Both sides discussed to work closely in the rescue and relief efforts of the victim of the earthquake. They exchanged views on ways to further strengthen bilateral ties, including fostering closer economic cooperation, and on potential initiatives to promote trade and investment between the two countries.

At 11 AM, Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs received Ms. Noriko Takagi, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to Myanmar, at the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw. During the meeting, they discussed matters related to supporting the people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar.

Also at 3 PM, the Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs received the representatives from Humedica and International Medical Corps, INGOs at the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw. During the meeting, they discussed matters related to supporting the people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar, particularly in the area of medical services.